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Fragrant Ornaments You Can Make With the Kids By Edan Goode

Years ago, when my kids were in preschool, their teacher gave them each a heart-shaped cinnamon ornament. It was beautiful and smelled so good! I never forgot it and was so glad to find the recipe again. Make these with your kids for a tree ornament or to tie onto a bow to make a gift even more special. Our thanks to McCormick for sharing the recipe and photo.

Making Cinnamon Ornaments is a perfect holiday fun activity for kids. The ornaments are easy to make and their aroma lasts long after the holidays are over.

1. Preheat oven to 200°F. Mix applesauce and cinnamon in small bowl until a smooth ball of dough is formed. (You may need use your hands to incorporate all of the cinnamon.) Using about 1/4 of the dough at a time, roll dough to 1/4-inch to 1/3-inch thickness between two sheets of plastic wrap. Peel off top sheet of plastic wrap. Cut dough into desired shapes with 2- to 3-inch cookie cutters. Make a hole at top of ornament with drinking straw or skewer. Place ornaments on baking sheet.